general problems of the 2006 Audi A4 - part 1

64 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2006 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the 2006 A4.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2021

The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the wife crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash the front driver side air bag did not deploy, however the passenger side airbag did deploy and both the front and rear driver side and passenger side headrest restraints activated. The contact indicated that no passengers were present in the vehicle during the crash. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The local dealer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2020

Purchased the vehicle a few months ago (July of 2020). Before buying it I was told that the warning chime for the seatbelt had stopped working , so I took it to my local german auto shop to see what would needed to fix it. To my surprise, it's a part in the instrument cluster that would need to be replaced, but it's a common issue as these cars age for the warning chime to fail therefore not notifying or warning if the driver or passenger belt is buckled. Warning chime does not work whether stationary, or moving for any seat in the vehicle.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2018

On 7/15/18 I had a mysterious accident in ottawa county, michigan, where I was knocked out for several hours and I have no recollection off anything at least a few minutes before the accident. My 2006 a6 quattro 3. 2 avant (station wagon) was totaled by the insurance company. The county police rescued me and sent me to the holland hospital for a series of very costly procedures. The police report wrote that the airbag was deployed. And because it was not in a major intersection, a simple stop sign at the us-31, from the information in the report, I suspect I had not faced any impending crash to have had to push the breaks hard, and my vehicle only stopped because it hit a valley shaped ditch in the middle of the highway. Because of the number of related takata airbag failures on those types of cars, by the, on both sides, I suggest a thoughrough investigation of the case. I was blessed or lucky to have not lost my life nor became seriously injured, but my financial losses and legal complications amounted to a lot. I don't know how many people are at risk of not having their lives end because of an unnecessary mechanical failure in the Audi vehicles.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2018

Tl-takata recal. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v427000. However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Audi dealer located in Audi of wallingford (203) 294-9000 800 s colony rd, wallingford, CT 06492 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the remedy recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contat had experienced a failure. ( parts distribution disconnect). Jw.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2018

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000(air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer hoffman Audi of east hartford 700 connecticut blvd, east hartford ,CT 06108 8605253987 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ck.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2018

"takata recall" still waiting to get approved to have the airbag replaced. Audi dealer says there is still no resolution. My car is getting old (2006). Want to get it replaced before it explodes or if there should be an accident.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Takata recall. Takata recall. I have been waiting for over a year and there is still no information about a fix for my 2006 Audi A4. I am concerned about this as it seems it is a serious safety issue.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2018

Contating Audi shrewsbury (508-581-5800) since January 2018. Talked to evan and as of today they have not advise of an appointment to change the takata passenger frontal airbag. Anytime I called they answer that have not received the airbag. 8 months????.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2018

Takata recall, have contacted dealer to remedy safety issue and understand there is no current solution or anything being done about a major recall to the supplement restraint systems fitted in my vehicle. Manufacturer has no future date for safety concern being resolved. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. Transmission failure at high mileage due to torque converter seal failure and voltage spike to solenoid 3 causing transmission temperatures to rise and result in premature failure of zf 6hp19a transmission. Have contacted manufacturer and zahnradfabrik friedrichshafen ag to report premature failure of transmission, have not heard back. Vehicle was in motion when failure occurred causing sudden speed drop on a major highway, no injuries reported but accident prone.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

Takata recall.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

I received the air bag recall in may 2016 and the dealer keeps telling me the parts are not in. They say do not drive the car until replaced witch is not possible.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall. I have called atlantic Audi of west islip and they said that Audi cannot provide the parts for the airbag recall. They also can't give an estimate when the parts will be available.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags); however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice several months ago. The dealer (carousel motors, 809 IA-1, iowa city, IA 52244 (319) 354-2550) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting him that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

The Audi dealer did not change the takata airbags as stated in the recall.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2017

Takata recall: I received no notice about the recall from the manufacturer in regards to this issue and learned about it after doing a search on the NHTSA website.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2017

Takata recall airbag fault with was detected by a mechanics computer during a regular service/maintenance appointment of my vehicle. I was advised to contact you regarding the takata recall.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hoffman Audi in east hartford, connecticut was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2017

Takata recall - recall has been identified for nearly a year, but the repair solution is still pending.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (Audi denver, 6060 s. Broadway, littleton, CO 80121) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2017

Takata recall the recall was started on may 27, 2016. But I have never received a notification letter from Audi with respect to the recall. When I find out the recall today by myself, it turns out that Audi is still not able to provide repair for my vehicle. Driving such a vehicle is very dangerous to the front passenger. Audi as the manufacturer should have been taken care of it.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Takat recall. Where is the fix? this is a serious danger. . . Lives are at risk. I have not experienced this issue and find the solution is taking much to long increasing the risk that I do experience the issue.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (hoffman Audi of east hartford, 700 connecticut blvd, east hartford, CT 06108) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer Audi greenwich (181 west putnam avenue, greenwich, CT 06830, (203) 661-1800) had been unable to verify when the remedy and parts may be supplied from the manufacturer, so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if they may be able to verify when the part may be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (authohaus lancaster, 1373 manheim pike, lancaster, (717) 299-2801) and was informed that the parts were not available and the wait time was six months. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v032000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi westwood of westwood, massachusetts was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Ad.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Takata recall. Have asked my dealer to fix airbag but they keep saying there is not a remedy for this yet. Would like to get airbag fixed as soon as possible.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Takata recall I have been contacting my local Audi dealer several times since January 2017 to fix this issue. Here it is November 2017, to no avail the airbag issue has not been resolved. I'm beginning to feel unsafe driving a vehicle that has problems with the airbag. My airbag repair light stays on constantly. What can I do to resolve this issue.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2016

This is not a complaint about fletcher jones, my Audi dealer. (my wife has an a6 under recall same problem). Your web site says 12 million air bags have been replaced. But Audi tells me that they have not received any indication of when they will receive replacements from takata and I feel at risk driving my car. Why has Audi not received replacements and 12 million others have?.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2016

Takata recall- recall initiated in may 2016. It is December 2016, and dealer says no fix is available yet. This is unacceptable. They recommended that no one sit in passenger seat, this is unacceptable and puts myself and my passengers at risk every time I drive.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2016

Takata recall- I never received a notification letter, when the recall was made back in may 27, 2016. It has been over six months, but the parts to do the repair were unavailable from the dealer. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2016

Takata recall I received the notification letter in the mail marked July 2016. It's been 3 months and no further communication regarding the fix for the airbag has been sent.



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